Indianapolis-based software startup Champion lands $3.3M in seed funding
Champion, a marketing data firm founded in 2023 by former employees of Salesforce and Aircall, has raised a total of $5.3 million since its launch.
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Indy councilors consider more accessible and expansive financial disclosures
For now, disclosure forms bearing councilor workplaces, board memberships and potential conflicts of interest are only available through a records request to the council office.
Ex-Edison School chief fired over racial slur now leads Indianapolis charter school
Nathan Tuttle, who was previously executive director and CEO at Edison School of the Arts, started as the K-8 principal of Matchbook Learning on June 1.
Teen vaping hits 10-year low in United States
FDA officials noted that the drop in vaping didn’t coincide with a rise in other tobacco industry products, such as nicotine pouches, which have surged in use among adults.
Former Old National CFO, on leave following criminal charges, parts ways with bank
Old National, the largest bank based in Indiana, placed CFO Brendon Falconer on leave in April after he was charged with two counts of child molestation.
Red Lobster says it will soon exit bankruptcy protection after judge approves seafood chain’s sale
A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved the casual seafood chain’s reorganization plan, which includes a lender group led by asset manager Fortress acquiring the business.
Government orders big U.S. airlines to explain their frequent-flyer programs
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to the CEOs of American, Delta, Southwest and United on Thursday, asking each for a report on policies, fees and other features of their loyalty program.
Judge questions restrictions on booster payments to athletes in $2.78B NCAA settlement
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken did not rule on the request to grant preliminary approval of the deal. She told the NCAA and plaintiffs to “go back to the drawing board” to address issues she raised and report back to her in three weeks with solutions.
Former comedy club site is newest music venue in Broad Ripple
The Turntable venue, which has a seated capacity of 150 and a standing capacity of 400, will present Bob Schneider and Kate Nash in October.
Verizon buying Frontier in $20B deal to strengthen fiber network
Verizon Communications Inc. said Thursday that the acquisition will also shore up its foray into artificial intelligence as well as connected smart devices.
Nearly 2,000 drug plants overdue for FDA checks after COVID delays, analysis finds
Last year’s inspection numbers were down almost 40% from the pre-pandemic period, when the FDA averaged about 4,300 annual inspections.
Gubernatorial hopeful McCormick proposes lobbyist gift ban, other transparency measures
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick’s transparency plan also calls for a sexual harassment reporting system, which she said has been overdue.
Hogsett staffer terminated as sexual harassment complaints rise at City-County Building
An administrator at the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development was fired Wednesday after an internal investigation found “overwhelming evidence” of inappropriate sexual misconduct, according to documents released by the city’s attorneys.
Houston tech company Ohana to relocate HQ to Indianapolis
The company, which plans to create more than 100 jobs over the next five years, could receive up to $3.5 million in conditional tax credits from the state if it meets hiring goals.
Holcomb signs Ukraine agreement after meeting Zelenskyy
With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watching, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a memorandum of understanding to grow a relationship focused on academia, agriculture and economic development.
Fishers Event Center schedule filling up ahead of November opening
Violinist Lindsey Stirling and an ice performance by Cirque du Soleil have been added to the schedule at the new 7,500-seat Fishers Event Center, venue managers announced this week.
Holcomb, Zelenskyy to meet, talk partnership in Ukraine
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is set to become the first U.S. governor to travel to the country since Russia’s invasion more than two years ago.
Plans to replace downtown CSX building with hotel, concert hall given go-ahead by historic commission
The $312 million project from Boxcar Development LLC, a holding company for the Herb Simon family, was unanimously approved by the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission after about a half-hour of presentation and discussion.
CEOs of Albertsons, Kroger say shoppers would see lower prices after merger
The Federal Trade Commission contends the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher food prices for already struggling customers.
Larson, Hendrick Motorsports in discussion on 2025 return to Indianapolis 500
Kyle Larson wants to run the “Double” again in 2023 after weather issues ruined his chances this year, but details are still being worked out.